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The Great Heist of the State University of New York at Buffalonew

Across the country, public universities are being targeted for reform by business leaders and by politicians who speak for business leaders. Buffalo is no different.
Artvoice  |  Buck Quigley  |  04-07-2011  |  Education

Could Public-Private Partnerships Save New York State Parks?new

In response to Gov. David Paterson’s plan to save New York $6.5 million by cutting funding to state parks, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said this week that corporate sponsorships could be the answer. Levy, a Democrat, has said he would turn Republican if it would help his run for governor.
Artvoice  |  Buck Quigley  |  02-26-2010  |  Environment

Timber!new

When President Bush declared western New York a federal disaster area following last October's freak snowstorm, he touched off an urban logging operation in Buffalo, paid for by federal dollars and benefiting only a few private contractors.
Artvoice  |  Buck Quigley  |  07-13-2007  |  Environment

Buffalo is Stumpednew

The city lost many trees in last October's freak snowstorm -- now it's losing more.
Artvoice  |  Buck Quigley  |  06-15-2007  |  Environment

No Deposit No Returnnew

Why do so many bottles and cans go to waste in New York? To understand, we should look at some history.
Artvoice  |  Buck Quigley  |  01-29-2007  |  Policy Issues

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